The document discusses the differences between flexible and fixed exchange rate systems. Under a flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined by market forces and speculation in the foreign exchange market is common. In a fixed exchange rate system, the government determines the exchange rate by buying and selling foreign currency and speculation occurs due to rumors about changes in government policy.
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The document discusses the differences between flexible and fixed exchange rate systems. Under a flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined by market forces and speculation in the foreign exchange market is common. In a fixed exchange rate system, the government determines the exchange rate by buying and selling foreign currency and speculation occurs due to rumors about changes in government policy.
The document discusses the differences between flexible and fixed exchange rate systems. Under a flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined by market forces and speculation in the foreign exchange market is common. In a fixed exchange rate system, the government determines the exchange rate by buying and selling foreign currency and speculation occurs due to rumors about changes in government policy.
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The document discusses the differences between flexible and fixed exchange rate systems. Under a flexible exchange rate system, the exchange rate is determined by market forces and speculation in the foreign exchange market is common. In a fixed exchange rate system, the government determines the exchange rate by buying and selling foreign currency and speculation occurs due to rumors about changes in government policy.
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The mechanism for establishing exchange rates between currencies under the Gold standard was called the Mint Par of Exchange.
Flexible exchange rate
self-adjusting mechanism operates to eliminate external disequilibrium by change in foreign exchange rate
Fixed exchange rate
self-adjusting mechanism operates through the change in money supply, domestic interest rate and domestic price
Flexible exchange rate
depreciation or appreciation of a currency is determined by the market forces speculation in foreign exchange market is common
Fixed exchange rate
devaluation or revaluation of a currency is determined by the government speculation occurs when there is rumour about the change in government policy
Comparison between Flexible and Fixed Exchange Rate Systems
Flexible exchange rate exchange rate is determined by demand for and supply of foreign currency Fixed exchange rate the government fixes the foreign exchange rate by buying and selling of foreign exchange